Blog 2- Performance analysis- Role of an analyst

 The role of an analyst

(Picture 1)(Arastey, 2018)



In their 2013 research into the roles performance analysts play in elite football clubs and how the roles differ within professional and academy settings, Wright et al. suggest that an analyst fulfils many roles. These can be seen in Figure 1.


Figure 1. The Analyst’s Roles within An Performance Analysis Department (Wright et al. 2013)


This was based on a questionnaire consisting of 32 questions which was completed by 48 coaches, from various backgrounds and with various levels of experience and qualifications. 







Behind The Team - Performance Analysis at Derby County
(Behind The Team - Performance Analysis, 2017)



References
  • Arastey, G., 2018. The role of a Performance Analyst in Sports | Sport Performance Analysis. [online] Sport Performance Analysis. Available at: <https://www.sportperformanceanalysis.com/article/what-is-a-performance-analyst-in-sport> [Accessed 15 March 2021].
  • Es.mancity.com. 2017. [online] Available at: <https://es.mancity.com/-/media/files/vacancies/u23-performance-analyst---nov-17.ashx?la=es-es> [Accessed 5 February 2021].
  • Wright, C., Atkins, S., Jones, B. and Todd, J., 2013. The role of performance analysts within the coaching process: Performance Analysts Survey ‘The role of performance analysts in elite football club settings.’. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 13(1), pp.240-261.
  • Youtube.com. 2017. Behind The Team - Performance Analysis. [online] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48dLxsOPXlQ&t=230s> [Accessed 5 February 2021].










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